All lanes of traffic closed on major roadway near Stennis because of flooding

Tropical Storm Cindy is not expected to make landfall until Wednesday afternoon, but the storm system continues to hammer the Mississippi Coast. The National Weather Service in New Orleans reports the storm will continue to bring sporadic heavy rains, flooding, possible road closures and the threat of some tornadoes.

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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said around 12:15 p.m. that a major roadway near Stennis Space Center is closed due to flooding, and it’s likely the roads won’t reopen until 6 a.m. Thursday.

All lanes of Mississippi 604 near the intersection with Mississippi 607 and U.S. 90 are closed, according to an MDOT alert.

A tornado warning was issued for southwestern Harrison and western Hancock counties until 9:45 a.m. The weather service reported a rotation around 5:45 a.m. No damage was reported. The Coast remains under a tornado watch until 7 p.m.

Drivers should take an alternate route.

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Waterspout takes shape in Biloxi as Tropical Storm Cindy approaches

Ray Reeves recorded a waterspout that formed in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Wednesday, June 21, during a tropical storm warning for San Luis Pass, Texas to the Alabama-Florida border. Mississippi residents were warned to be cautious as Cindy makes its way through the Gulf. Several Coast cities saw heavy rain and flash flooding. Reeves took the video from Sharkheads in Biloxi.

Ray Reeves recorded a waterspout that formed in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Wednesday, June 21, during a tropical storm warning for San Luis Pass, Texas to the Alabama-Florida border. Mississippi residents were warned to be cautious as Cindy makes its way through the Gulf. Several Coast cities saw heavy rain and flash flooding. Reeves took the video from Sharkheads in Biloxi.